Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Download free files: thingiverse.com/thing:7171170
Print it. Test it. Improve it.
That’s how this hobby should work.
Most people buy upgrades…
I’d rather build them.
In this video, I walk you through my design process inside SolidWorks as I create a custom skid plate for my Bastard JR RC rock crawler—from scratch.
No fluff. No shortcuts.
Just real design decisions that actually impact performance:
Ground clearance considerations
Slide vs hang-up behavior
Mounting points and strength
Printability for real-world use
And here’s the best part…
👉 I made the file available so YOU can print it yourself.
Because once you understand how to design your own parts, you’re not limited by what companies decide to sell.
💥 What You’ll Learn:
How I approach functional RC part design
Key mistakes that cause skid plates to hang up
How to design parts that actually improve crawling performance
How to go from idea → finished printable part
👉 Follow for more RC crawling, tech, and real-world testing:
Youtube: youtube.com/holmeshobbies
Website: HolmesHobbies.com
2nd Channel: youtube.com/johnrobholmes
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0:00 – Why I Designed This Skid Plate
0:23 – The #1 Mistake in SolidWorks Design
0:56 – Starting With a Solid Block (My Method)
1:34 – Smart Dimensions That Don’t Break
3:53 – Shaping for Strength + Performance
6:03 – Cutting for Clearance (Less Hang Ups)
11:11 – Printing It Right (Orientation + Materials)
Download free files: thingiverse.com/thing:7171170
Print it. Test it. Improve it.
That’s how this hobby should work.
Most people buy upgrades…
I’d rather build them.
In this video, I walk you through my design process inside SolidWorks as I create a custom skid plate for my Bastard JR RC rock crawler—from scratch.
No fluff. No shortcuts.
Just real design decisions that actually impact performance:
Ground clearance considerations
Slide vs hang-up behavior
Mounting points and strength
Printability for real-world use
And here’s the best part…
👉 I made the file available so YOU can print it yourself.
Because once you understand how to design your own parts, you’re not limited by what companies decide to sell.
💥 What You’ll Learn:
How I approach functional RC part design
Key mistakes that cause skid plates to hang up
How to design parts that actually improve crawling performance
How to go from idea → finished printable part
👉 Follow for more RC crawling, tech, and real-world testing:
Youtube: youtube.com/holmeshobbies
Website: HolmesHobbies.com
2nd Channel: youtube.com/johnrobholmes
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0:00 – Why I Designed This Skid Plate
0:23 – The #1 Mistake in SolidWorks Design
0:56 – Starting With a Solid Block (My Method)
1:34 – Smart Dimensions That Don’t Break
3:53 – Shaping for Strength + Performance
6:03 – Cutting for Clearance (Less Hang Ups)
11:11 – Printing It Right (Orientation + Materials)
